The Politics of Pride: Argentina's World Cup Fallout The drama that unfolded on the pitch at this year's World Cup final between Argentina and Spain has left the football world reeling, but it's not just the players who are in the dock the entire nation is being called to account for its behavior.
FIFA has lodged disciplinary charges against two Argentine players, Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina, for their roles in a post game brawl with Spain.
The charges also include "discriminatory chants and gestures" by Argentine supporters, which is seen as an affront to the values of fair play that underpin the beautiful game.